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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.96, 13,152.90 and 2,924.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.96, 13,152.90 and 2,924.06 is: 4,386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.96 : 13,152.90 = 2,924.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.96/13,152.90 = 2,924.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.96x = 13,152.90 × 2,924.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.96x = 38,459,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,459,868.77/8,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.91

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